Hot Apricot Souffles Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Lightly butter four 8 ounce souffle dishes; dust with 1/2 tb sugar.
3. Combine apricots and the water in a small saucepan.
4. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, over low heat for 15 minutes.
5. Transfer to a food processor.
6. Add 2 tb sugar and the lemon juice and process to a puree.
7. Transfer to a large bowl.
8. Beat the egg whites and salt in a mixer bowl until frothy.
9. Gradually beat in 1-1/2 tb sugar and the almond extract; beat until stiff.
10. Add egg whites to puree; gently fold with a spatula.
11. Spoon into prepared dishes and smooth tops.
12. Bake until puffed and browned, about 20 minutes.
13. From: Syd's Cookbook.